Decorum for the Online Courtroom: How You Dress for Court Matters

Jan 13, 2021 | Family Law

For centuries, Judges have dressed in black robes, while Lawyers and parties to the litigation have been encouraged to dress modestly to signify credibility. In recent years, people going to court have begun dressing more casually, while maintaining a level of...

5 Tips for Surviving Grey Divorce in Retirement

Jan 7, 2021 | Divorce

By Guest Blogger: Michelle Petrowski Buonincontri, CFP®, CDFA This article was originally published in  “The Street”   You were happy “once upon a time” and planned a future…. Now you’re 55 and getting a divorce.  Or maybe you’re 60 or even in your 70’s and now...

What You Post on Social Media CAN Hurt You In a Family Law Case

Jan 7, 2021 | Family Law

These days, most teens and adults have at least one social media page, whether it be on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn, or some other platform. Since so many adults have social media accounts, many attorneys have witnessed mistakes that have...

Everything You Need to Know About Social Security and Divorced Spousal Benefits

Jan 7, 2021 | Divorce

This article was originally published in “The Street” By Guest Blogger: Michelle Petrowski Buonincontri, CFP®, CDFA   As Baby Boomers continue to have higher and increasing divorce rates than other age groups, divorce later in life can bring increased retirement...

ARIZONA’S PRESUMPTION OF EQUAL PARENTING TIME HURTS CHILDREN

Jan 4, 2021 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time

Is Arizona’s presumption of equal or near-equal parenting time in the best interests of children? We think not. Several years ago, revisions were made to certain Arizona Family Law statutes that guide the Court in making custody decisions involving children....